Lira popular

Lira popular (the People's Lyre), also known as string literature, is a style of poetry that emerged in Chile during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

[2] Many of the authors of these poems were peasants or poets who sought to reflect the voices and perspectives of the people, offering commentary on current events and social issues.

Many of the poems in Lira popular revolve around themes such as poverty, love, violence, murder, life, death, crime, and religion.

Poets deliberately selected these subjects to pique the curiosity of readers, while the accompanying illustrations vividly depicted the conditions and circumstances of everyday life.

The titles of lira popular are similar to the prominent headlines seen in today's newspapers, employing a large font to attract attention.

The introduction of lira, combined with the printing press, facilitated the faster spread of information compared to relying solely on oral communication.

Given the prevalent illiteracy of the time, the inclusion of images and public recitations helped attract people to listen to the readings of these poetic compositions.

[citation needed] 1541 Written poetic forms and other works are introduced in Chile, such as romances and counterpoint articles, through missionaries and writers, as well as imported books and documents.